GORGONZOLA AND PISTACHIO SHORTBREAD WAFERS

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A buttery good savoury shortbread with tangy gorgonzola, pistachios and a hint of lemon, and heat. Featured on HuffPostTaste's facebook page, recipe from ClosetCooking.com - Cooking in a closet sized kitchen! ---------------------------- Prep time includes chill time!

Provided by KerfuffleUponWincle

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h20m

Yield 24 wafers

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup gorgonzola (at room temperature and crumbled)
1/2 cup butter (1 stick, at room temperature)
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/3 cup pistachios (chopped)
1 teaspoon lemon zest

Steps:

  • Cream the gorgonzola and butter.
  • Combine the flour, cornstarch, salt and cayenne ~ add to the butter/cheese mixture until well combined.
  • Add the pistachios and lemon zest.
  • Shape the dough into a log, wrap in plastic wrap, and freeze for 1 hour.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Slice about 1/4" thick and place about an inch apart, on a parchment lined baking sheet.
  • Bake in a preheated 350F oven until they are light golden brown, about 8-14 minutes. (CHECK AT 10 MINUTES!).
  • Cool on pan for about 10 minutes to firm up, remove and let cool completely on a wire rack.
  • Note: The shortbread will be rather soft when removed from the oven, but will crisp as it cools.).
  • Store in an air tight container.

Shan Boy
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my wafers didn't turn out crispy. They were more like soft cookies.


Litten kitten
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These wafers are so delicate and delicious. They're perfect for a special occasion.


Shelly Navuka
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I'm a big fan of gorgonzola and pistachios, so I knew I would love these wafers. I wasn't disappointed! They're the perfect combination of sweet and savory.


ELITE NARUTO Gamer
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I made these wafers for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.


Op rafi Op rafi
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I followed the recipe exactly and my wafers turned out perfectly. They're crispy, flavorful, and addictive!


Lila Nalle
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These wafers were a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I would have preferred them with a bit less sugar.


KS Academy KS Academy
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I'm not a big fan of gorgonzola but I still enjoyed these wafers. The pistachio flavor is very strong and the wafers are very crispy.


Getachew Tefera
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These wafers are so easy to make and they look so impressive! I'm definitely going to make them again for my next party.


Alphonso Dunbar
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I tried this recipe and it turned out great! The pistachio flavor really shines through. I also used a bit of chopped rosemary, which added a nice touch of extra flavor.


Gary Brown
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These pistachio shortbread wafers are a delightful treat! The combination of flavors and textures is simply divine. The gorgonzola adds a tangy, savory note that perfectly complements the sweet pistachios. The wafers are crispy and delicate, making t


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